The funeral for a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at a school in Sheffield is taking place in the city.

Harvey Willgoose died after being stabbed twice in the chest at All Saints Catholic High School on 3 February.

His funeral is being held at Sheffield Cathedral, with the service also being shown on a big screen outside.

The Revd Canon Abigail Thompson said the entire city would grieve for Harvey, adding: “Sheffield isn’t the kind of place where this happens.”

Before the funeral, she said she would be giving “words of comfort and words of hope”.

In a statement issued after his death, Harvey’s family said they were “utterly heartbroken”.

“Our lives are devastated and will never be the same again,” they said.

“We have lost a beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and most importantly, a best friend to all.

“Harvey will be forever known for being a caring, loving and funny young man.”

Earlier this month his parents, Mark and Caroline, led an anti-knife crime march from Sheffield’s Town Hall to Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane football ground.

Around a thousand people took part, with supporters carrying a large banner saying Lives Not Knives.